Walking on Water
Synopsis
Friends and family gather around the death bed of Gavin, where they assist in the dying man's suicide. But though Gavin's pain has been laid to rest, the grief felt by everyone there has only begun, and Walking on Water compassionately follows the attempts of Gavin's closest friends Anna and Charlie to recover from their loss.
Top Cast
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Vince Colosimo
Charlie
Maria Theodorakis
Anna
Nathaniel Dean
Simon
Nic Bishop
Frank
David Bonney
Gavin
Celeste Jones
Martha
Maureen Green
Robyn
Timothy Jones
Dr. Simms
Antonietta Morgillo
Florist
Mark Baker
Joey
Jillian O'Dowd
Crying Girl
Lachlan Chapman
Dr. Simms' Boyfriend
Judi Farr
Margaret
Anna Lise Phillips
Kate
Daniel Roberts
Carl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Ayres
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Monk
- Original Title
- Walking on Water
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Ayres
Roger Monk
Robert Humphreys
Reva Childs
Liz Watts, Bridget Ikin
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Ayres
Director
Roger Monk
Writer
Liz Watts
Producer
Robert Humphreys
Director of Photography
Reva Childs
Editor
Rebecca Cohen
Production Design
Melinda Doring
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking on Water
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What is Walking on Water about?
Friends and family gather around the death bed of Gavin, where they assist in the dying man's suicide. But though Gavin's pain has been laid to rest, the grief felt by everyone there has only begun, and Walking on Water compassionately follows the attempts of Gavin's closest friends Anna and Charlie to recover from their loss.
Who directed Walking on Water?
Walking on Water was directed by Tony Ayres.
Who stars in Walking on Water?
The principal cast of Walking on Water includes Vince Colosimo, Maria Theodorakis, Nathaniel Dean, Nic Bishop, David Bonney.
When was Walking on Water released and how long is it?
Walking on Water was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walking on Water?
Walking on Water holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).